The One and Only Ivan - Katherine Applegate

Descriere The One and Only Ivan - Katherine Applegate

\n \nSoon to be a major motion picture \n \nWinner of the Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestseller\n \nThis unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. This acclaimed middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.\n \n \n \nHaving spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes.\n \nIn the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, art, and hope.\n \nThe One and Only Ivan features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective).\n \nPlus don't miss The One and Only Bob, Katherine Applegate's return to the world of Ivan, Bob, and Ruby \n

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Brand

Harpercollins

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ENSTK

EAN / GTIN

9780061992278

Magazine

1

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